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Nice to learn the wiring and workings of a home top-to-bottom so we can easily troubleshoot in the future. Thanks for the confidence in us!

Nothing lasts forever. But worn electrical wiring is especially dangerous. Five signs you should call an electrician [soon!]:

1. Breakers and fuses go out regularly
2. Dimming and flickering lights
3. Buzzing, charred or discolored outlets and switches
4. Burning smell
5. Shocking switches and outlets

Read details in the article to determine the urgency of these signs.

Old Electrical Wiring in Older Homes Like people, houses age. Electrical wiring can become “worn out” - and dangerousOld electrical wiring can cause dangerous situations within the walls which cannot be seen. For example, the insulation around the wires sometimes wears out due to excessive heat caused by overloaded circuits or hous...

BE PREPARED. Having your breaker box zones accurately labeled helps you quickly restore power. Work with a partner. While one person switches off a breaker, the other tries to find which rooms and outlets it controls. It's a tedious task, but in an emergency you'll be glad you took the time to do it.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Short days and long nights make lighting important this time of year. Now you can turn on lights from a key fob or smartphone. At the end of the day, simply turn off all the house lights from a device wherever you are - no more running around turning off switches.

5 Reasons You Need Smart Lighting This Winter - EH Network Looking for a reason to add a smart lighting solution? We've got five of them.

Is your big screen up and ready for football season and the cold winter ahead? Grab some popcorn, a blanket and the remote.

If you're thinking of a kitchen/bath remodel, consider how lighting sets the mood for entertaining or relaxation and budget accordingly.

Lighting represents 33 percent of the household energy budget. While up front costs are higher (almost double), LED lighting is well worth the investment for long-term savings.

What it adds up to is this: You get more lumens out of the LED, it’s dimmable and the color is 3,000K. While the expected life of the fluorescent is five to six years, the LED is projected to last 20 years with standard use.

http://www.residentiallighting.com/lighting-trends-kitchens-and-baths

POWER SURGE: the most common household electrical problem is a sudden loss of power when a safety trigger has been tripped, often due to a sudden boost in power along the circuitry, caused by a lightning strike or switching on a high-power electrical device.

BE PREPARED. Having your breaker box zones accurately labeled helps you quickly restore power. Work with a partner. While one person switches off a breaker, the other tries to find which rooms and outlets it controls. It's a tedious task, but in an emergency you'll be glad you took the time to do it. Don't have the patience? Call us.

Spend summer nights in the yard under the stars ... and a few lights strung overhead.